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Alex Kipman wants to create a new reality — one that puts people, not devices, at the center of everything. With HoloLens, the first fully untethered holographic computer, Kipman brings 3D holograms into the real world, enhancing our perceptions so that we can touch and feel digital content. In this magical demo, explore a future without screens, where technology has the power to transport us to worlds beyond our own. (Featuring Q&A with TED's Helen Walters)

Microsoft began shipping the HoloLens Dev Edition to select developers on March 30th and we were fortunate enough to get our hands on a unit. As you can see in the video embedded above, the HoloLens device is a thing of beauty. The package comes with a charger, carrying case, the clicker, and of course the HoloLens device itself.

In the video, you will see our friend Sean Ong exploring holograms and the field of view with the HoloLens. The initial setup of the HoloLens is quite simple, as our own Kip has explained it before: "The process of configuring the HoloLens to fit your eyes has been revamped [compared to earlier test models], although the earlier use of an external eye-measuring machine was never meant for public use. Now, you go through a config process to fit the HoloLens view to your eyes, comparable maybe to the way you set up your Xbox for Kinect. In just a few minutes you’re off and running."

"Overall fantastic experience, very well done from the HoloLens team... I don't know how they pulled this off, but this is truly remarkable," Sean emphasizes after using the device for the first time.

Stay tuned for more content regarding the HoloLens as we explore this device and you can keep an eye on this page for all your HoloLens news. Microsoft is currently shipping out Dev Edition units in waves every two to three months to select developers. It won’t be too long before the device is in the hands of a wider set of developers who will start experimenting with the holographic side of the Windows 10 ecosystem.

Brent Rose tries out a new “Mixed Reality” software developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. The software allows virtual elements to be merged with the user’s actual environment, creating a world in which real and virtual objects can interact. Brent stress tests the HoloLens and shows us how much the new tech can really do.

What if you could teach your brain to respond differently? Inspired by their leader and fellow employee who lives with a neurological disorder, this Microsoft Hackathon team aims to use augmented reality to help the brain establish new learned connections and stop misfiring.

Feel like you’re really there as you travel back in time to explore ancient Rome or uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu. A combination of 360-degree video, spatial sound, and holographic scenery are the foundations of a virtual travel tour app that lets you naturally interact with elements of each tour in your real world.